Itinerary
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK Arrive in the Icelandic capital in the morning and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the day to explore the city on your own. DAY 2 | EMBARKATION IN REYKJAVIK This afternoon, you’ll board your vessel in Reykjavik and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead on our technologically-advanced ship Ultramarine , which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and a fleet of 20 quick-launching Zodiacs to deliver unique off-ship experiences in South Greenland. DAYS3 –4 | AT SEA As we cruise north across the Denmark Strait, with views of Greenland in the distance, your Expedition Team will prepare you for the adventures ahead. Learn about the storied history of the Arctic, its fascinating wildlife, geology, glaciology, ecology and climate, and the incredible sights you will soon explore.
The team will also help you search for seabirds soaring around your ship, as well as whales that frequent the surrounding waters. DAY5 –6 | THE WILD EAST As we approach and arrive in Greenland, the first natural features you’ll see will be the towering steep-walled fjords and hanging glaciers. We’ll explore the uninhabited east coast. This area offers opportunities for wildlife sightings, including the possibility of polar bears and humpback whales. Activities include heli-landings, hiking, paddle excursions, Zodiac cruises, and shore landings in this remote, ice-laden landscape of tumbling glaciers, alpine vistas and wildlife. We set out for the wild fjords of the uninhabited east coast, one of which is Lindenow Fjord, also known by its Greenlandic name, Kangerlussuaq. Thousands of years ago, groups of Paleo- Inuit hunters and fishermen made their
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
Qassiarsuk
Lindenow Fjord
Greenland Ice Sheet (access point)
TO/FROM REYKJAVIK ICELAND
Aappilattoq
Tasermiut Fjord
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
ICELAND
Approximate limit of exploration area
South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic
Onboard the Ultramarine Flight to/from Reykjavik
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